# Removal of the Part 67 Requirement for Individuals Granted the Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate to Carry Their Letter of Authorization While Exercising Pilot Privileges; Confirmation of Effective Date
> **Rule** · Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date. · Published 2012-07-03 · Effective 2012-07-20 · 77 FR 39389
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-16317
- **Category:** other
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Direct final rule; confirmation of effective date.
- **Citation:** 77 FR 39389
- **Publication date:** 2012-07-03
- **Effective date:** 2012-07-20
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2012-0056
## Abstract

This action confirms the effective date of the direct final rule published on March 22, 2012. The rule removes a regulatory provision under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certification standards that requires individuals granted the Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate (Authorization) to have their letter of Authorization in their physical possession or readily accessible on the aircraft while exercising pilot privileges.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/07/03/2012-16317/removal-of-the-part-67-requirement-for-individuals-granted-the-special-issuance-of-a-medical)
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